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Prior reviews were right on - needs more lemon (the flavor is not very pronounced.) These have a good, light texture without being cake-like. Recipe makes a full muffin, so if using a shallow tin, you will easily get more than a dozen. And yes, a little drizzled powder sugar glaze would compliment these quite well to offset the tartness of cranberries. Really a nice recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"","GUID":"6a02f628ab134f02b481005a00b3826c","MemberId":3126553,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"HOGWriter","SubmittedDate":"01\/06\/2014 14:06"},{"Comment":"
Good as is, but I'm a big lemon fan, so if you want more zing, add more lemon extract or zest.<\/p>
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I just made these muffins for my co-workers & they raved about them. I just bought a new stove so I took them out at 12 ms. I made them again & they burnt on the bottom. Will bake them again but at 350 degrees. I think 400 is too high!!!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"11\/09\/2012 12:10","GUID":"2f28de1f99804deaa1431d84873c6206","MemberId":6605901,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Lorriloves2bake","SubmittedDate":"11\/09\/2012 12:10"},{"Comment":"
Great, very light, extra tasty with two of my favorites: lemon and cranberry. Next time, I think I'll sprinkle the tops with sugar prior to baking for a little extra sweetness to offset the tartness of the cranberries. The recipe made 16 big muffins for me.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"02\/16\/2012 12:16","GUID":"8269dbae6381452091d404d9399aa937","MemberId":3865772,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"kleescraga","SubmittedDate":"02\/16\/2012 12:16"},{"Comment":"
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